What are the different forms of government

Democracy. The word "democracy" literally means "rule by the people." ... Republic. A literal democracy is impossible in a political system containing more than a few people ... Monarchy. A monarchy consists of rule by a king or queen ... Aristocracy ... Dictatorship ... Democratic Republic.

There are 5 main types.

1) Monarchy - Rule by one, or a monarch. Determined by wealthiest person in land.

2) oligarchy - rule by a few, a group of aristocrats, or wealthy people, rule together

3) tyranny - rule by one harshly, and the person is a dictator, chosen by the people, but inexperienced with the power

4) democracy - rule by the people, where the people have the power and vote to make decisions

5) republic - aka direct democracy, and what the US uses. Elected officials make decisions based on people's problems and thoughts